Sleep apnea Board decisions

The Veteran's claims for increased ratings and TDIU were denied. The Board found that the Veteran did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under any applicable diagnostic codes.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea did not have its onset during service and was not caused or aggravated by his service-connected hypertension. Therefore, the claim for service connection for sleep apnea is denied.

The Board denied service connection for back disability, diabetes mellitus, and sleep apnea. The evidence submitted since the August 2014 decision was found to be either cumulative or redundant of previous evidence.

The Veteran's service connection claim for lumbosacral strain is granted as his current back disability was incurred during service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been withdrawn. The Board has granted service connection for PTSD, finding that the evidence is in equipoise as to whether the Veteran experienced a stressor related to his military service and developed PTSD as a result.

The Veteran's appeal is currently in the process of being reopened for his claim of service connection for sleep apnea. His cervical spine disability rating remains pending.

The Board has determined that new and material evidence has not been presented to reopen the claims for service connection for congestive heart failure, diabetes mellitus, and obstructive sleep apnea. The Veteran's PTSD symptoms have resulted in occupational impairment but do not meet the criteria for a higher rating.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for various conditions, including a left knee disorder and an acquired psychiatric disorder other than depression (PTSD), has been granted. The effective date of the grant is not specified.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claims for service connection for tinnitus and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the evidence is in equipoise regarding whether these conditions are related to his active service.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for sleep apnea, pneumonia, and vitreous floaters of both eyes were denied. The Board found no evidence of current disabilities related to these conditions during the appeal period.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's cervical spine disability is caused by or the result of his service-connected lumbosacral strain with residuals, disk herniation.

The Board denied service connection for deviated septum and obstructive sleep apnea, finding that the Veteran's conditions are not related to his military service. The Board also found that there is no credible evidence linking the Veteran's obstructive sleep apnea to service.

The Veteran's low back, bilateral hip and left knee disabilities are not service connected as they did not manifest in service or within one year of separation. The VA examiners found no evidence that the current conditions were caused by his service-connected right knee disability.,The Veteran's right knee DJD is currently rated at 40 percent based on limitation of motion.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for fibromyalgia, sleep apnea, hiatal hernia, residuals of a TBI, and an acquired psychiatric disorder as there is no evidence that these conditions are related to his military service.

The Veteran's claims for increased evaluation and service connection have been remanded.,His claims for reopening of service connection for migraine headaches and bilateral hearing loss were granted.

The Veteran's right shoulder disability has been granted service connection with an effective date of June 12, 2013.,The Veteran's radiculopathy of the right and left lower extremities have each been granted a separate evaluation at 10 percent.

The Board has remanded the case due to inadequate examination and needs further development before deciding on the service connection for a sleep disorder, including sleep apnea.

The Board found that the Veteran's sleep apnea, hypertension, and bilateral knee disorders are not related to his military service. The claims for these conditions were denied.

The Board has determined that the Veteran does not have a current diagnosis of a pulmonary disorder other than sleep apnea, and his dermatological disorders are not related to service.,There is no evidence of active manifestations of a venereal disease or residuals thereof during the appeal period.

The Board has decided to remand the case for additional development, including obtaining medical opinions and considering all evidence of record.